As the night wore on, Mrs. Johnson regaled us with stories of her own teenage years, of rebellion and experimentation. It was clear that she was no longer content to simply be "the mom."
And as I looked at her, I realized that sometimes, the most unlikely people can become the most interesting teachers.
"I've decided to take a class," she continued. "A class on...adulting."
I had always thought of Mrs. Johnson as just my friend's mom, a figure who occasionally made appearances at school events and family gatherings. But little did I know, she was about to become so much more than that in my life.
"So, boys, how's school going?" she asked, her eyes sparkling with a mischievous glint.